One of my goals this year is to read more blogs by others in the field of children’s writing and children’s books. Here’s just a small start with links to some blog sites that I especially like.
Kidlitosphere Central
http://www.kidlitosphere.org/
A community of reviewers, librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, publishers, parents, and other book enthusiasts who blog about children’s and young adult literature. Links to blog sites by category.
Team Blog: SCBWI’s Children’s Market Blog
http://scbwi.blogspot.com/
Join Alice Pope, former editor of the Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market Book, and read interviews with agents, editors and authors. You’ll find lots of good information about writing and children’s publishing here.
Guide to Literary Agents Blog
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/
Everything you wanted to know about finding an agent. Find agent interviews, and who’s looking for what, as well as practical advice on searching for an agent. Written by the editor of the Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market Book 2011.
TeachingAuthors
http://www.teachingauthors.com/
An award-winning blog by six children’s authors who also teach writing. Join them at their blog site and find writing exercises, teaching tips, author interviews, book reviews and answers to readers’ questions.
Wild About Nature
http://wildaboutnaturewriters.blogspot.com/
A Place to go wild about books and their creators, Wild About Nature is written by three authors and teachers of non-fiction for children. Features book reviews and interviews of authors of children’s books about nature.
Publisher’s Weekly
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/index.html
Keep up with books and what‘s going on in the world of publishing at the Publisher’s Weekly website. Sign up for newsletters of your choice, including those related to children’s books and publishing, and have them delivered to your e-mailbox.
Verla Kay’s Message Board for Children’s Writers & Illustrators
http://www.verlakay.com/boards/index.php
Register to become a member of the message board community. Browse through the site to find comments and information on topics related to writing, illustrating, publishers, contests, and much more.
I hope you enjoy these sites as much as I do.